Cotton Lap Waste from Short Fiber Carding from Germany
Lap waste generated during carding of cotton with staple under 1-3/16 inches, falling under HTS 5202.99.05.00 per general note 15 provisions. This byproduct is collected from lap-forming machines in spinning mills. Subject to annual quotas allocated to specific countries like China or India.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide mill production records showing staple length; enter during September 20-September 19 quota period
• Common pitfall: exceeding country allocation leads to higher duties